Reels

[Clan Chief]

I'm thinking of getting a new reel during the close season at some point. Nothing expensive of course and was looking at the Daiwa Wilderness.  I was wondering if anyone on here has any knowledge of these reels or could perhaps recommend a reel.
Oh and I don't like noisy reels.

[SoldierPmr]

I can't comment on the reel as I've never used one but I do rate the rest of the wilderness kit. The flouro they used to do was also the most reliable I ever used. The waist coat I was wearing is also a wilderness one I bought for £20 about 5 years ago with a lot of heavy use.

[Clan Chief]

A Scierra Track 1 has been brought to my attention it looks decent and the price is right.. Will look into this .

[Noddy]

I would suggest going into GAC if you don't like noisy reels and trying the ones on display.  I also don't like noisy reels and use a Vision Koma, I mostly fish a small river and it does the job for me.

Jim

[Wildfisher]

My suggestion would be avoid die case reel bodies like the plague, the slightest dent with distort the body and potentially ruin your days fishing. This has happened to me. Pay a bit extra and buy a reel  CNC machined  from solid bar stock and it will last lifetime.

[sagecirca]

The Hardy Ultralite range usually fall to half price around this time of year as they release a newer model.  Probably a bit more expensive than the Daiwa but they are solid reels for half the RRP.

[bibio1]

I would second that. Even the first edition is still a brilliant reel. The disc drag is amongst the best I've seen.

[Bobfly]

GAC have their summer sale on just now with quite a few reels reduced like a Scierra Traxion. Worth going in and having a spin along the reel racks to get a good feel from the dozens lined up there. Quite a number of good cassete systems now too.

[Clan Chief]

Gonna have a look in there next week!

[Bobfly]

They have a weekend bonanza event on the 22nd 23rd so steer clear of then  !!!!